The spokesman said the seats for the kindergartens and the government secondary schools categories, for which no nominations were accepted in the by- election, will be left vacant through the end of the present term on April 30, 1998.
There was in fact a nomination for the government secondary schools category but as it was received at 12.25 pm today after the close of nominations, it was therefore declared null and void, he added.
"The reason for not accepting the nomination has been explained to the school concerned," the spokesman said.
On the schedule of the by-election, the spokesman said circulars on voting arrangements would be issued to schools on September 18, after which the department would consider holding an election forum for candidates.
Schools will collect ballot papers from district education offices on October 1. Voting will be conducted in all primary schools on October 3.
"Schools will be required to return the voting results return forms to district education offices by noon on October 4, 1996," the spokesman said.
The election results will be announced on October 7.
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Stormwater drainage master plan study commissioned
The Drainage Services Department has commissioned a feasibility study on the stormwater drainage master plan scheme for Tsuen Wan, Kwai Chung and Tsing Yi with a view to reduce flooding.
The $5.88 million contract was signed today (Tuesday) by the Assistant Director of Drainage Services (Operations and Maintenance), Mr Victor Bradley, and a representative of Montgomery Watson Hong Kong Limited.
Speaking after signing the agreement, Mr Bradley said the study would examine the existing drainage system and recommend short and long term improvement measures to reduce flooding.
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